Tuesday, 19 December 2006Some suspected cases of Sleep Apnea can now be confirmed at home, instead of at the sleep lab.
The Lung Association of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Health Region are sponsoring a one year pilot project that will allow some people to be tested at home.
Ten patients a week will be tested.
It is estimated about 5 percent of Saskatchewan adults have severe sleep apnea which, if left untreated, can lead to hypertension, heart disease and stroke. (sv)
The Lung Association of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Health Region are sponsoring a one year pilot project that will allow some people to be tested at home.
Ten patients a week will be tested.
It is estimated about 5 percent of Saskatchewan adults have severe sleep apnea which, if left untreated, can lead to hypertension, heart disease and stroke. (sv)
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